"SUPERMEN OF AMERICA - MEMBER" THE FIRST SUPERMAN RING & 1940 CONTEST PRIZE RARE HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE.
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Winning Bid:
$7,009.20
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Much of the following information comes from page 34 of the book created by long time Superman specialist Harry Matetsky titled "The Adventures Of Superman Collecting" published in 1988. This book documents the circumstances behind the creation of the "Member" ring offered here. The first Superman contest was announced in Superman #3 w/a solicitation for club members and the statement that contest details would be explained in the January, 1940 issue of Action Comics. 2,000 prizes were offered to boys and girls who, in 100 words or less, wrote the best letters on the subject "What I Would Do If I Had The Powers Of Superman." Only members of the recently formed Supermen Of America Club were allowed to participate and all entries had to be received by January 28, 1940. Only two of the prizes were actually Superman related w/the rest being generic toys. Those that were Superman related were a sweatshirt w/Superman emblem and this ring showing an image of him breaking a chain across his chest surrounded by the text "Supermen Of America - Member." On the side bands, the left pictures a planet while on the right are a pair of vertical lightning bolt designs. The ring is adjustable and made of silvered brass. The condition of this ring is best gauged by the amount of red paint remaining on his "S" chest emblem as well as the paint around the background of the lettered inscription, all of which is close to 100% complete. The ring also retains near full bright silver luster. The thin layer of gold luster on center design was very susceptible to wear and while most is off the raised design and text, much remains around the Superman image. One of the rarest and most sought after Superman items w/only about two dozen examples known. The one offered here grades Exc. to NM and is among the nicest examples we have ever seen or offered in our 56 years.
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